"About 18,000kg of extra-firm tofu was left to rot for three weeks after a road accident, creating an unforgettable smell described as worse than a dead animal."
"Tanneries have been reliably ghastly sites for foul smells, with dog poo being one of the less unpleasant things used to process leather."
"The stench of titan arum, the corpse flower, is legendary, showcasing the extremes of unpleasant odors found in nature."
A road accident in Missouri resulted in 18,000kg of tofu rotting for three weeks, creating an unbearable smell. Local officials compared the odor to that of a dead animal. The article prompts readers to consider history's worst smells, with contributions mentioning durians, tanneries, and personal experiences with foul odors. Notable mentions include the stench from rotting potatoes, untreated cattle hides, and whaling stations, highlighting the variety of unpleasant smells encountered in different contexts.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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